Install a Small Natural-looking Pond Although many small water features look artificial, it is possible to create a small natural-looking pond on a very small scale. This has the appearance of rock and you can choose any simulated stone product or even a small fiberglass shell. In some places, thermoplastic liners are manufactured to look…
Assemble a Precast Fountain Feature Perhaps the most popular fountains are those which comprise a precast pond and some kind of ornamental structure with pedestal which sits in it and stands against a wall. Like the BirdBath Fountain, these are easy to erect and the myriad of designs available make them suitable for most applications….
Water Fountains For Your Garden Pond There are a wide range of pond spitters or water fountains for your garden pond available, and your choice will enable you to introduce instant sound and movement to the garden or patio. The ornamental design of many precast products will add charm and character to the area, while…
Build a Multiple Cascade Pond Multiple Cascade pond is a superb pond for those who are not afraid of a challenge. Instead of the usual pond with rockeries and a waterfall supplied with recirculating water, this multiple cascade pond is made up of eight tiered pools of varying sizes, five of which incorporate slate spillways….
How To Build A Bog Garden Penny wanted a small bog garden for the one corner of the yard, so this was one that I built over one weekend. Although built as a separate unit, this bog garden is close enough to the adjacent pond to appear as if it is a natural extension. Construction…
Build a DIY Koi Pond Roughly formed with concrete, this DIY koi pond was specially designed to accommodate and display a small quantity of koi. It is 500 mm (1 ft 8 in) deep, the minimum required for these ornamental fish, and a biological filter has been fitted. This feature incorporates attractive man-made rocks around…
How to Install a Preformed Pond Here I show you how to install a preformed pond in 11 easy steps just to prove that this is an easy project. I installed this in one day, easy! This type of preformed pond is undoubtedly the simplest and most foolproof of all, as the “precast” or preformed…
Informal Ponds & Pools Informal ponds & pools in gardens are typified by gentle curves and flowerbeds of irregular form; and the water gardens which accompany them may have the same kind of design. Straight lines and geometric shapes are out, symmetry is forgotten and rigid planting is frowned upon. Unless the architectural genre of…
Build a Pond With Planters Imaginative design and creative thinking will enable you to build this pond with planters which incorporates two planters and a fountain feature. This enchanting formal koi pond combines the benefits of a reflective water surface with the sight and sound of water. The ingenious fountain spillway was custom-made from glass….
Formal Face Brick Pond Step-by-step A formal face brick pond that is a reflective pond need not necessarily be large. Provided a portion of the water surface is kept clear of plant life, even the smallest pond can have dramatic, reflective qualities. This design, which was built by Penny with a little help from me…